Sonographer

Job Title: Sonographer

Department: Imaging             

Location: Geneva Destination Campus, floating to Clifton Springs if needed       

Hours Per Week: As Needed

Schedule: Flexible Scheduling, Monday-Friday, 8hr Day and Evening Shifts

SUMMARY:

As a Sonographer, you play an important part in high quality imaging exams needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs or assists in the performance of Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN or Neurovascular Sonography exams. The primary objective is to obtain high quality images and maximize the efficiency of the Radiologist or Neurologist while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a consistent level of quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ultrasound Scans - Perform abdominal, vascular, OB/GYN and/or transcranial Doppler ultrasound scans; produce ultrasound images and obtain all required measurements; assist attending physicians with invasive procedures under sonographic guidance.

· Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

· Documentation - Note performance of scans in patient charts and complete preliminary reporting; phone preliminary reports in to doctor’s offices or nursing floors at the request of the Radiologist.

· Room Preparation - Clean, stock and prepare room daily.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Effective June 1, 2023: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound required for all new hires.

· For Radiology sites/affiliates with ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required (within 6 months of graduation from Commission on Accreditation of Allied Program (CAAHEP), or within 18 months of graduation from a non-accredited program). If hired prior to September 1, 2022, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is required by March 1, 2023.

· For Neurovascular & Vascular, the RDMS is not required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Prior Sonographer experience preferred.

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